Job Description
Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence (SDVS) Nurse Examiner
Summary
The Registered Nurse is a specially trained nurse that provides trauma-informed medical and forensic care. They provide referrals for acute and follow up care to pediatric and adult victims of sexual assault/sexual abuse and domestic and child maltreatment.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to calls
- Assist with triage clients to determine if any necessary medical treatment is needed before forensic exam
- Conduct client health and assault histories
- Perform medical-forensic exams
- Proper collection of forensic photographs and other evidence
- Provide risk assessment and safety planning
- Maintain a chain of evidence
- Consult with NTHC primary care Practitioners
- Provide clients with health teaching and client care
- Testify in legal proceedings relating to SDVS client care
- Use a trauma-informed approach wh...